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Mario Lopez, who’s gone from “Saved by the Bell” to “Dancing to the Stars” to Broadway’s “A Chorus Line,” was named the new host of the long-running, daily syndicated entertainment magazine program “Extra,” it was announced today.

Mario had been co-host of the show’s weekend edition as well as a correspondent for the daily program since joining “Extra” in January 2007. as of Sept, 15, ,will take over as the show begins its 15th season.

Here’s the spin: Dayna transitions into a “special correspondent role” for the program and will be Mario’s back-up anchors. The press release says Mark, still touring and recording with Sugar Ray, is leaving the show “at his request” to refocus on hos music career.